“The greatest wealth is health.”  ~ Virgil

Good Morning!  

Two of the most common resolutions made every year are to be fit and/or lose weight, and to spend more time with family.  In an effort to keep both resolutions, try turning your family time into health and fitness time.  Former U.S. Surgeon General and founder of Shape Up America!. Dr. C. Everett Koop stated in the introduction to 99 Tips for Family Fitness Fun, “…I encourage you to choose activities you can do together and support and reward each other’s efforts to be more active at home, at school, at work, and in your communities… The pleasure of your company is the best reward your children can receive and the best gift you can give.”

January is Family Fit Lifestyle Month, and it is a month brimming with resources to help you meet your fitness goals.  Here are a couple of ideas to get you started:

Family Fitness Kit:  Secrets to making you and your family healthier, starting today, without fancy gadgets or exercise equipment.  Visit:  http://www.webmd.com/parenting/raising-fit-kids/move/family-fitness-ideas?page=1  This site also has a wealth of information about family health.

Challenge your family to meet the 10,000 step challenge.  You can find creative ways to sneak extra steps into your day here:  http://www.thewalkingsite.com/10000steps.html  See who can walk the farthest each day!  (And once you reach 10,000 steps – don’t stop there.  Set a new goal and keep walking!)

Your Turn:  Take a small step to begin a walk toward improved health.  Schedule two nights a week to focus on fitness, either with friends or as a family.

Today’s Affirmation:  Today is the best day to take steps toward a healthier lifestyle.